Out of 238 responses, 106 readers - or 44.54 percent of responders - voted that there should be more strict age requirements put into place regarding off-road vehicles.

92 readers - or 38.66 percent of responders - voted that they agree with current age restrictions in place within Michigan.

44 voters, accounting for 17 percent of votes cast, responded that the age requirements should be less strict.

A discussion continued between readers, in the comments section of the poll:

shanedr: "The problem is the lack of enforcement. The parent(s) that allowed those kids to drive that ATV should face child endangerment charges and a required course in safe parenting."

alertme: "Personally I don't want to see ONE more law in place, that can NOT be enforced anyway. My son's were driving tractors at 4 years old, yes at 4. They also drove 3 & 4 wheelers at around 6 years old. They were driving in and out of the fields at 8, and on the road with a farm permit license at 14. They too can back farm implements up better than I can.

Neither of them have ever had an accident. My advice, let the kids drive WITH your supervision."

Mike: "I hate to be the one that says this because this type of vehicle has become a workhorse on farms. But to send children out on a Gator just to keep them entertained is irresponsible. I've ridden 4-wheelers for recreation and I LOVED it. But I also watched a woman become permanently disabled on one. The ability to drive one isn't license enough... training, certification and/or licensing perhaps is in order."